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Shevar Family History

Shevar Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Shear, Shivar, Shean, Sever, Spear, Shera, Sheard, Spehar, Shaver

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Where is the Shevar family from?

You can see how Shevar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shevar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shevar families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Shevar families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shevar's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shevar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shevar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shevar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shevar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Shevar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Shevar. For the veterans among your Shevar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shevar lifespan?

Average Shevar life expectancy in 1966 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shevar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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